Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Organization Chart - Printable PDF

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Director

Chief of Staff

Chief Counsel

Deputy Director

Office of Public and Governmental Affairs

Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations

Executive Assistant Director – Operations Group

Office of Regulatory Operations

Office of Field Operations

Office of Intelligence Operations

Executive Assistant Directory – Administration Group

Office of Science and Technology

Office of Human Resources and Professional Development

Office of Management

Approved by: Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General

Date: 2/18/2022

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was established as a separate component within the Department of Justice pursuant to Title XI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, on January 17, 2003.

The mission of the ATF is to conduct investigations utilizing their unique expertise, partnerships, and intelligence to enhance public safety by enforcing the laws and regulations and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America.

ATF protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners.

The major functions of ATF are to:

Reduce the risk to public safety caused by illegal domestic and international firearms trafficking.

Reduce the risk to public safety caused by criminal possession and use of firearms.

Reduce the risk to public safety caused by criminal organizations and gangs.

Reduce the risk to public safety caused by arson and the unlawful use of bombs and explosives.

Improve public safety by increasing compliance with federal laws and regulations by firearms industry members.

Improve public safety by increasing compliance with federal laws and regulations by explosives industry members.

Reduce the loss of tax revenues caused by contraband tobacco and alcohol trafficking.

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